Vitor Pereira watching on from the dugout
Leicester and Wolves will go head-to-head in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon, as Vitor Pereira takes charge for the first time.
The Foxes have had a decent start to life under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy with four points from three games under the Dutchman, while Pereira will take charge of Wolves for the first time after the club finally decided to sack Gary O'Neil following the 2-1 defeat to Ipswich last weekend.
Both teams have decisions to make as the managers look to figure out their strongest starting lineups, and this is how GIVEMESPORT expect the teams to look.
Leicester Team News
Ndidi ruled out
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Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that his side will be without midfielder Wilfred Ndidi for the big game on Sunday through injury, but there is a boost with Harry Winks available once again.
Goalkeeper Mads Hermansen was forced off injured in the 4-0 defeat to Newcastle last time out but there is a chance he could return between the sticks for this game. Boubacary Soumare is is back from suspension while Odsonne Edouard could return, but Ricardo Pereira and Isshaku Fatawu are long-term absentees.
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Leicester Injuries and Suspensions
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Mads Hemansen
Harry Winks
Odsonne Edouare
Wilfred Ndidi
Ricardo Pereira
Isshaku Fatawu
Van Nistelrooy Drops Team News Update
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Van Nistelrooy shared an update on his squad.
Leicester Predicted XI
Vardy leads the line
Jamie Vardy winds up Tottenham fans
Jamie Vardy winds up Tottenham fans
Leicester Predicted XI: Hermansen; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumare; McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannous; Vardy.
Leicester Predicted Substitutes: Stolarczyk (GK), Okolie (DEF), Faes (DEF), Thomas (DEF), Skipp (MID), Choudhury (MID), Mavididi (FWD), Ayew (FWD), Daka (FWD).
With Winks fit and available again, plus Soumare returning from suspension, both midfielders should come into the starting lineup for Van Nistelrooy. Hermansen will be risked in goal if he is able to play, while legendary striker Jamie Vardy will lead the line. £20m summer signing Oliver Skipp must settle for a place on the bench.
Wolves Team News
Cunha currently available
Matheus Cunha complaining after a decision does not go in Wolverhampton Wanderers' favour
Matheus Cunha complaining after a decision does not go in Wolverhampton Wanderers' favour
Wolves come into the game with a new manager but he will be hopeful he can count on Matheus Cunha, who has been charged by the FA after his outburst following the defeat to Ipswich last week.
The Brazilian hasn't been suspended as it stands and so is currently available, but goalkeeper Jose Sa is out with a shoulder problem. Rayan Ait-Nouri is suspended for the game, but Joao Gomes returns from his ban.
Pereira Drops Team News Update
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Pereira shared an update on the squad ahead of his first game in charge.
Wolves Predicted XI
Johnstone and Cunha to start
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Wolves Predicted XI: Johnstone; Semedo, Dawson, Toti, Doherty; Andre, J. Gomes, Lemina; Guedes, Cunha, Strand Larsen.
Wolves Predicted Substitutes: Bentley (GK), Bueno (DEF), Meupiyou (DEF), Lima (DEF), Doyle (MID), Bellegarde (MID), Hee-Chan (FWD), Forbs (FWD).
Pereira is likely to move away from a three-at-the-back system, and that could allow in-form Portuguese winger Goncalo Guedes to make just his second start of the season in the Premier League. Craig Dawson should return in central defence, while Matt Doherty can replace the suspended Ait-Nouri at left-back. £13m forward Hwang Hee-Chan and £13m midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegared are benched.